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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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